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==History== | ==History== | ||
These Pokémon were first identified by the World Pokémon Ecological Society during a survey | These Pokémon were first identified by the World Pokémon Ecological Society after the discovery of Wiglett during a survey.<ref name=WPES>[https://wpes.pokemon.co.jp/en/ World Pokémon Ecological Society] ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQoVAMGli0E Video archive])</ref> Wiglett was initially mistaken as a possible [[Paldean form]] of {{p|Diglett}} before it was decided that it was a different species entirely. | ||
==In the games== | ==In the games== | ||
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Certain Pokémon are described as ecologically similar to previously discovered species, but are otherwise completely different Pokémon. This concept was first introduced in Generation IX.
They are often referred to by fans as convergent forms, convergent Pokémon, or convergent species, relating the concept to convergent evolution in biology. They have also been referred to as regional fakes, due to comparisons to the similar concept of regional forms. So far, five of these Pokémon have been introduced. Jacq is known for his research on these Pokémon.
History
These Pokémon were first identified by the World Pokémon Ecological Society after the discovery of Wiglett during a survey.[1] Wiglett was initially mistaken as a possible Paldean form of Diglett before it was decided that it was a different species entirely.
In the games
In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, you can find Pokémon that are ecologically similar to other species all across Paldea.
List of ecologically similar Pokémon
| Ecologically Similar Pokémon | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ndex | Newer Pokémon | Ndex | Original Counterpart | |
| #0984 |  Toedscool Grass Ground |
#0072 |  Tentacool Water Poison | |
| #0949 |  Toedscruel Grass Ground |
#0073 |  Tentacruel Water Poison | |
| #0960 |  Wiglett Water |
#0050 |  Diglett Ground | |
| #0961 |  Wugtrio Water |
#0051 |  Dugtrio Ground | |
| #??? |  Poltchageist Grass Ghost |
#0854 |  Sinistea Ghost | |
Trivia
- These Pokémon are similar to the Paradox Pokémon in that they bear a striking resemblance to certain Pokémon but are nonetheless completely different species.
